Once you post your freelance project on the Kendall Art and Design Job Bulletin, you may receive several responses from students and/or alumni. Here are some tips to help you choose the right candidate for the job.

• Ask them for a resume in the job ad or call for an appointment.
• Meet with candidates on your short list of viable candidates
• Ask to view their portfolio or other sample work.
• Look for style, ability to communicate ideas and neatness of work
• Discuss in detail, your expectations of the final project and deadline
• Choose a candidate that you feel can do the work, meet your deadline and shows a design or style that fits your project. If they show the talent it really comes down to your personal preference.
• You can ask the candidate for references. Perhaps another client or faculty member.
• Once you have awarded the project to the candidate negotiate a written agreement (contract). This agreement should outline these basic detail items, but the agreement can contain anything the client and designer agrees upon. Artists/designers will have their own contract.
  • The project, details
  • Names address, phone and emails of each party entering into the agreement.
  • Deadlines
  • Fee and expenses
  • Payment schedule
  • Ownership of art work
  • Copyright limitations
  • Project cancellation remedies
  • Signatures of both parties
• Generally, when a client requests preliminary sketches or a mock-up before hiring the candidate, expect a fee for this work.

Post your freelance project here

Disclaimer: Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University cannot be held responsible for any breach of the agreement (contract) involving a Kendall student or an alum. The agreement is between parties who sign the agreement.